Fans take their smartphone out to the ballgame to watch instant replays and share photos. AT&T Park in San Francisco has rolled out EchoBOT technology alongside the existing Wi-Fi to ensure the cellular network is performing at its peak.

Japanese researchers are working on combining a group of machines (each learning a particular skill, like throwing, catching, or batting) into a single baseball-capable robot. We can't wait for a team of robo-players like Bot Ruth, Joe DiMotherboard, and Hank A-RAM.